Authorizing Forge Leadership Network to use the Ohio House Chambers to conduct its 2026 model legislature.

136th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Matt Huffman

The Ohio House authorizes Forge Leadership Network to use the House Chamber on July 23, 2026, for a model legislature, contingent on facility availability.

Adopted

Summary of HR 466 (136th General Assembly, Ohio)

Purpose and intent

HR 466 is a resolution authorizing Forge Leadership Network to use the Ohio House Chamber to conduct its 2026 model legislature.

The resolution states the goal of the Forge Leadership Network to help students understand government and its components, by providing an authentic setting that mirrors state legislative processes.

Key provisions

Permission granted: The Ohio House of Representatives approves, through this resolution, the use of the Ohio House Chamber for Forge Leadership Network’s legislative simulation.

Timeframe: The use is specifically tied to the Forge Leadership Network Summit's legislative portion on July 23, 2026.

Contingency: Use of the House Chamber is contingent upon the availability of the facilities. If the Chamber is unavailable, the permission does not apply.

Official action: The Clerk of the House is directed to transmit a duly authenticated copy of the resolution to Forge Leadership Network.

Who is affected

Forge Leadership Network: Receives authorization to use the Ohio House Chamber for its 2026 model legislature event.

Ohio House Chamber/State government facilities: Availability and scheduling implications are noted; the resolution ensures authorization contingent on facility availability.

Students and participants: Beneficiaries include students engaged in the Forge Leadership Network Summit, who will participate in an in-house legislative simulation.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Adopted during the 2026 session (final action recorded as of 2026-06-22).

Source: As Offered text; moving through the House as a formal resolution.

Next steps: The Clerk must provide Forge Leadership Network with a copy of the resolution, finalizing the authorization pending facility availability.

Notable details

The bill is a non-binding resolution rather than a statute, aimed at facilitating the use of state legislative spaces for educational purposes.

The sponsor listed is Co-sponsor Matt Huffman; the measure reflects bipartisan or cross-cutting educational initiatives by design, focusing on civic education.

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